Emphatic Brunei Victory In A Very Convincing Performance
By Azlan J

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei team scored an easy 6-3 win over Sabah in a friendly soccer match at the Youth and Sports complex in Berakas last night, in front of an appreciative audience which included His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Pg Mluda Hj Al Muhtadee Billah and YAM Pg Dato Hj Abd Rahim.

Brunei led by 2-0 in the first half Mohd Brian Iman Bothwell opened the scoring a few minutes of into the match, While Fadlin Galawat notched the second late in the half.

The second half of the game was an absolute thriller, marked by an avalanche of goals. Sabah closed the gap over Brunei, thanks to a 55th minute goal by Marlon James. They threatened to run riot after scoring two more goal but Brunei finished well ahead with four goals of their own to cap an emphatic win, in a very convincing performance ahead of their Premier League campaign.

The Brunei team manager, Hj Abd Razak Hj Ibrahim, was delighted by his team's showing. "I have high expectations of the team as they will be playing several other matches in preparation for the upcoming competition."

An indication of the quality of the win last night was the fact that Sabah fielded five import players for the game. Meanwhile, a number of overseas players will be trying out for the Brunei team this week, sources said. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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